Early Closures and Late Openings

Early Asian Highlands Closure: Last entry to Asian Highlands will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, September 27, to accommodate set up for Wild After Hours: Snow Leopards (18+). The area will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Late Zoo Opening: The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo will open to members and the day admission ticket holders at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, to accommodate our Wild Walk event. Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Black Bear and Grizzly Bear Viewing Impact: From Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23, our black bears and grizzly bears will rotate through the grizzly bear habitat to accommodate maintenance work in the black bear habitat. Thank you for your understanding.

Polar Bear Viewing Impact: Our polar bears will not be viewable in the main habitat on Wednesday, September 23, to accommodate habitat maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

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Lending a Paw to Help Orphaned Wildlife in Need

February 18, 2025 | 1 minute read

Our conservation expertise spans the globe, but our hearts are always ready to help close to home.

Over the weekend, we welcomed two orphaned wild cougar kittens into our temporary care. These little ones lost their mother and, at approximately 5–6 months old, wouldn’t have survived on their own. Thanks to our strong partnership with Alberta Fish & Wildlife, we were able to step in and help give them a second chance.

While their time with us will be brief, they’re receiving exceptional care and lots of love from our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team as we work to find them a safe, forever home under human care at another facility in Canada. The kittens will not be viewable during their stay with us.

A huge thank you to Alberta Fish & Wildlife for their swift action in rescuing these young cougars. Lifesaving work like this is only possible through strong partnerships, and we’re grateful to be part of their journey forward.

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Lending a Paw to Help Orphaned Wildlife in Need

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